NEBOSH General Certificate
NEBOSH General Certificate Course – Health and Safety appointed representatives are faced with a constant battle against ever changing Health and Safety legislation and the impact on their respective organisations; in addition EC regulations stipulate that Health and Safety representatives must be “competent” to perform the role. Contact i-Safe for more information, enquiries and course bookings.
Course Objective
The NEBOSH General Certificate Course aims to improve delegate’s ability to identify hazards and recommend appropriate action by:
- Developing the ability to investigate accidents and make cost effective recommendations.
- Developing a practical understanding of safety legislation.
- Developing an appreciation of human and organisational problems and possible solutions.
Course Content
Our NEBOSH General Certificate course (upon completion) is recognised as providing most of this competence; along with providing delegates with the skills to interpret and implement current health and safety requirements.
- Provisions under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
- Safe systems of work.
- Guarding of Machinery.
- Role and powers of enforcing authorities.
- Fire Legislation.
- Legal responsibilities for Sub-Contracting.
- Electrical Regulations.
- Protective Equipment and Devices.
- Hazard spotting, safety audits and safe systems of work.
- Risk Assessments.
- Safety Representatives and Consultation Legislation.
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences – Regulations.
- Fork Lift and Lift Truck safety, mobile plant and transport management.
- Accident Prevention Techniques.
- Noise Regulations.
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.
- Supervisory and management responsibilities.
- Accident investigation techniques.
- Statute Law, Civil Law and Common Law.
- Safety policies.
- Overview of E.C. Regulations or Health and Safety (Six Pack).
- CDM Regulations.
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements though a learners agreement must be completed prior to commencing the course.
Examinations
The NEBOSH General Certificate programme results in a nationally recognised health and safety qualification; in order to achieve this award delegates are required to attend formal examinations at the conclusion of the programme.
The exams comprises of three parts:
To pass the candidates must average at least 50% on the written papers covering Part NGC1 and NGC2 (with not less than 45% on either paper), and at least 60% on the practical assessment Part NGC3.
- Part NGC1 Managing Health and Safety.
- Part NGC2: Controlling Workplace Hazards.
- Part NGC3: The Practical Assessment.
Qualification
The National Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health.
Fee
£? per delegate + VAT
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Course Enquiries
For further information regarding the NEBOSH General Certificate Course in Sheffield courtesy of i-Safe, please contact us directly.
Training hotline: 07889 544 465
Email: info@i-safe.co.uk
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